Back to school. Back to sport. Back to contact.

  • “Love the Collar!”

  • “Peace of mind”

  • “Very Comfortable”

  • “Just what we needed”

  • “Absolutely recommended”

  • “Added layer of protection”

  • “Hardly noticeable”

  • “Money well spent”

4.7

from 860+ reviews

What is the Q-Collar?

Every part of the Q-Collar is designed for athletes playing contact sports.

Contoured Neck Design

Shaped to follow the natural curve of the neck for a secure and comfortable fit. Designed to sit correctly during movement and play.

Lightweight & Low-profile

Weighing just 4 ounces, it's built to stay light and unobtrusive during sport.

Black headband with 'QCollar' branding on a white background

Soft Feel. Simple Care.

Designed for a comfortable feel through every practice and game. Easy to clean between sessions.

Engineered Support Zones

Precisely designed sections apply light, controlled pressure where it's needed to help reduce brain movement during impacts.

How does it work?

It works by pressing lightly on the neck, increasing blood volume around the brain.

Increase blood volume

Increase blood volume

It works by pressing lightly on the neck, increasing blood volume around the brain.

Less brain movement

Less brain movement

More fluid means less room for the brain to move during impact.

Proven by science

Backed by 25+ peer-reviewed, independent research studies.

Hear from sports parents

Hear from parents who chose the Q-Collar. Your kid is going to take hits. The Q-Collar gives you an extra layer of peace of mind.

Why Helmets Aren't Enough

Helmets can reduce serious injury to the skull by preventing direct contact and spreading the force of impact over a greater surface area. But they can't limit brain movement.

The Q-Collar helps protect the brain from within, focusing on the source of serious head injuries: the brain.

Backed by 10+ Years of Research and Clinical Evidence

The Q-Collar's FDA-clearance was supported by the largest neuroprotection studies in sports medicine, involving over 500 athletes.

Every claim is grounded in data published and reviewed by leading journals, including Neurosurgery and Journal of Neurotrauma.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
NorthShore University Health System
West Virginia University
Journal of Neurotrauma

Top Institutions

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital
  • NorthShore University Health
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • West Virginia University
  • And others

Advanced Imaging On Real Athletes

The Q-Collar has no negative impact on athletic performance, including strength, balance, blood oxygen levels, endurance, etc. During clinical trials, athletes wearing a Q-Collar did not play differently.

Brain changes without collar

Brain changes with collar

Key Finding

Athletes wearing a Q-Collar saw a 66% reduction in the likelihood of brain damage compared to the control.

No Change In Play Style or Performance

With more than 500,000 total impacts recorded and analyzed, there was no significant difference in the number and magnitude of impacts between athletes who were wearing the Collar and those who were not.

500K Impacts Measured

The Q-Collar was proven to be safe and effective on the field, not just in the lab. Research used advanced MRI brain scans pre- and post-season to evaluate if damage occurred to the brain's white matter.

Trusted by parents

Whether you're #1 in the world or on day 1 of your journey, Q-Collar helps you optimize your health, fitness, and life.

I was able to relax knowing he had an added layer of protection.

Shannon G.

Verified Buyer

We want to give him the most protection we can.

Melissa W.

Verified Buyer

My son loves it. Says that he can play more freely without having to be overly cautious of contact. He said it actually makes him feel more calm.

Jeff S.

Verified Buyer

Trusted by parents

Honest reviews after a full season

As a parent, I feel better knowing that I am giving my child the best precautions that I can.

Lori S.
Lori S.

Lori S.

Verified Buyer

Age 46
Child's age 16
Sport Football

I recommend this product

This product gives us a peace of mind when our son is doing football. We want to give him the most protection we can.

Roy F.
Roy F.

Roy F.

Verified Buyer

Age 42
Child's age 14
Sport Football

I recommend this product

After the concussion, my son was kind of scared getting back into football, but knowing that he had the Q collar on his neck he felt safe and secure.

Daniel E.
Daniel E.

Daniel E.

Verified Buyer

Age 40
Child's age 16
Sport Football

I recommend this product

I have peace of mind knowing my son has this extra layer of protection while playing. He never plays without his Q collar on!

Lisa G.
Lisa G.

Lisa G.

Verified Buyer

Age 39
Child's age 13
Sport Football

I recommend this product

4.7 out of 5

Read what 860+ parents and athletes have to say

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How it works

Will they actually wear it?

The Q-Collar has been designed to be worn for long periods. Athletes find a properly sized Q-Collar snug for a few minutes, and then forget they're wearing it.

Jennifer B.

After the first day he forgot he even had it on. We feel safer knowing he has it!

Jennifer B.

Verified Buyer

Justin F.

Very comfortable and they forget they are even wearing them.

Justin F.

Verified Buyer

Picking the right size is essential.

We make this part easy. View the size guide.

Ended up with a wrong size?

We'll exchange it for free within 30 days.

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Not the right fit? Send it back, no questions asked.

Free shipping & returns

The Q-Collar has been designed to be worn for long periods.

Worry-free warranty

The Q-Collar has been designed to be worn for long periods.

Get your Q-Collar

The Q-Collar has been designed to be worn for long periods. Athletes find a properly sized Q-Collar snug for a few minutes, and then forget they're wearing it.

FOR ATHLETES

Q-Collar

Proven to help protect athletes’ brains in a way other equipment can’t.

€250,00

CUSTOMIZE YOUR LOOK

Q-Collar Sleeve

Coordinate your colors with Q-Collar Sleeves. Available in 15 colors.

€25,00

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Q-Collar FAQs

The Q-Collar is a simple and safe device that applies light pressure to the neck. This pressure causes a partial occlusion to the jugular veins and a slight increase of blood volume inside the head and helps reduce the brain’s movement upon impact, which is the primary cause of brain injury. Similar to a seatbelt in a car, the Q-Collar helps to keep the brain more secure during impacts.

"FDA-Cleared” reflects the highest level of review and authorization by the FDA for a non-invasive, low-risk device like the Q-Collar.

The FDA reserves use of the word “approved” for high-risk devices, such as a pacemaker. Following its thorough evaluation of the independent research, the FDA announced that the Q-Collar (a Class 2 medical device) safely and effectively “provides an additional piece of protective equipment athletes can wear when playing sports to help protect their brains from the effects of repetitive head impacts.”

The Q-Collar is designed for any sport or activity where an athlete aged 13+ is at risk of head impacts.

To date, we know of athletes wearing the Q-Collar in football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, skiing, snowboarding, basketball, volleyball, track & field, bobsled, skeleton, luge, equestrian, rugby, baseball, softball, field hockey, water polo, bull riding, surfing, roller derby, car racing, MMA, boxing & other combat sports!

The Q-Collar is designed to not interfere with existing equipment. It sits comfortably below any helmets and above any shoulder pads (and fits comfortably under a hockey athlete’s existing neck guard). It has no impact on the effectiveness or usage of your other equipment.

You may exchange or return your Q-Collar at no charge for the right size within thirty (30) days of receipt. Return shipping and handling are included.

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